High Protein Cheesecake Jars
These high protein cheesecake jars include a creamy cheesecake layer made with yogurt, cottage cheese, and cream cheese, a fruit layer, and plenty of graham cracker crumbs.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Fruit layer:
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries or raspberries (fresh or frozen, chopped if large)
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cheesecake layer:
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 graham cracker squares crushed, optional but recommended
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit layer: Add the fruit, syrup, and lemon juice to a small saucepan. Heat oven medium low for 8 to 10 minutes stirring constantly. Use the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula to break apart large pieces of fruit. Fruit should be thick and jammy. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Blend the yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla using a blender or immersion blender until completely smooth.
- Assemble jars: In an 8 ounce or larger jar or other lidded container layer the graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake filling, and top with fruit. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Cook until fruit is thick and jammy. This concentrates the flavor and helps it sit nicely on top without running.
- Let the fruit cool before layering. Warm fruit can soften the cheesecake layer and affect the texture.
- Chill before serving. Don't skip this step as it helps the layers set and improves the texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 0.5mg
